functioning

Example Sentences

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The story has already served its purpose for Pratt, functioning exactly as a reality TV storyline is supposed to.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

The Fed’s assets are matched by liabilities, and the Fed’s liabilities are critical for the economy’s smooth functioning.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

It contains 26 actions aimed at restoring Northern Ireland's semi-natural peatlands to functioning ecosystems by 2040, but highlights that "significant financial resources" will be needed.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

In lipodystrophy, the body lacks enough properly functioning fat tissue.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

A substance that is not a carcinogen in the ordinary sense may disturb the normal functioning of some part of the body in such a way that malignancy results.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson